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9 undermine those rights and liberties by expanding the government's surveillance authority; by allowing the sharing of sensitive personal information with local and state law enforcement agencies without consent or judicial process; and by authorizing secret arrests and detentions of persons not criminally charged. NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby resolve: Section 1. That we encourage our state and federal legislative delegations to monitor the implementation of the USA Patriot Act and the Executive Orders cited herein and to work actively for the repeal of those portions of the Act and those Orders that violate the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of North Carolina and the United States. Section 2. That we encourage our state and federal legislative delegations to work actively against adoption of the Domestic Security Enhancement Act cited herein and against any legislation or Executive Order that would undermine residents' fundamental rights and liberties. Section 3. That we encourage local law enforcement agencies to continue to preserve residents' freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and privacy; the right to counsel and due process in judicial proceedings; and protection from unreasonable searches and seizures, even if requested or authorized to infringe upon those rights by federal law enforcement under powers granted by Acts or Orders cited herein. Section 4. That we encourage federal and state law enforcement officials acting within Orange County to work in accordance with the policies and procedures of and in cooperation with local law enforcement and to not engage in racial profiling or permit detentions without charges. Section 5. That this resolution be forwarded to our state and federal legislative delegations on behalf of the residents of Orange County. This the 20th day of May, 2003. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Commissioner Jacobs said that one of the saddest days was September 11th, but part of the sadness is compounded when the government is undermining what we stand for and what the people tried to attack. The resolution will be forwarded to the State and Federal legislators. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Program Report on the Central Orange Adult Dav Health Center Initiative. The Board received as information a Special Progress Report on the Central Orange Adult Day Health Center Initiative: Development and Operation. Chair of the Advisory Board on Aging Florence Soltys referred to the report on the Day Health Center that opened on March 6th. There are now seven participants in this program. She introduced Steve Reddick, who put together the plans and is serving as Director of the program. She recognized the organizations that have supported the program. She said that she recognized that this is not to be an ongoing request of support from the County. This will be back to the Board in June requesting that the Board allow them to move ahead with anon-profit corporation. Commissioner Gordon asked how people were transported to the facility. Florence Soltys said that if the person does not have transportation, the Orange County transit system is picking them up. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS a . Proposed Orange County 2003-2004 Secondary Road Improvement Program